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Experts convene to review upcoming African Women’s Report on costing SDG 5
Addis Ababa, June 23, 2023 (FBC) - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) hosted an expert group meeting in Addis Ababa this week, bringing together policy specialists and…
Former Ethiopian PM meets with Sierra Leone’s Chief of Electoral Commission
Addis Ababa, June 22, 2023 (FBC) – The Head of the AU Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, met with the Chief of the Electoral…
AUC celebrates 9th APSD
Addis Ababa, June 21, 2023 (FBC) – The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) of the AU Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe…
AU, WFP sign Agreement to scale technical, financial support for peace, security Issues
Addis Ababa, June 21, 2023 (FBC) - The African Union Commission through the Peace Fund Secretariat has signed an Agreement with the World Food Programme of the United Nations (WFP), to scale…
Member States validate IGAD Regional Food Safety Strategy
Addis Ababa, June 20, 2023 (FBC) - IGAD confirmed today that its member states have validated the IGAD Regional Food Safety Strategy to strengthen regional food and nutrition security.…
Committee of Ministers of IGAD Quartet group of countries deliberate on current situation in Sudan
Addis Ababa, June 20, 2023 (FBC) - The Committee of Ministers of the IGAD Quartet group of countries held its first meaning on the current situation and developments in Sudan since 14th…
Donors pledge US$1.5bn to respond to humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Addis Ababa, June 20, 2023 (FBC) - Donors at a UN conference on Monday (19 June) pledged close to US$1.5 billion to combat the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and help its neighbours host…
Over 8mil refugees seek asylum, need International Protection in Africa: AUC
Addis Ababa, June 20, 2023 (FBC) – The African Union Commission (AUC) is commemorating the World Refugee Day 2023 today at AUC Headquarter, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
It is stated that the…
Afreximbank launches insurance management services subsidiary
Addis Ababa, June 19, 2023 (FBC) - The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched its wholly owned insurance management services subsidiary, AFREXInsure, with a commitment to…
ILO Governing Body elects new chair
Addis Ababa, June 19, 2023 (FBC) - Abiodun Richards Adejola (Nigeria), has been elected chairperson of the International Labour Organization’s Governing Body for the period 2023-24.…